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News from the Team: Cynthia Friedlob in NoHO SAC Art Show Opening June 9th
The hand-colored photographs of fine artist Cynthia Friedlob will be featured in an upcoming art show at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony. Cynthia is Websites/Social Media Manager for EngAGE and a Producer/Host for Experience Talks Online. Hand-coloring is the traditional way that color was … Continue reading
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Gardening Advice for Aging Bodies
Gardening is a favorite pastime for many EngAGE community residents, so we were happy to discover two articles in the NY Times devoted to ideas to make it easier for older gardeners: “Readers sent dozens of questions about aging and gardening … Continue reading
What Happens When Seniors are Paroled from Prison?
“California houses one of the country’s biggest populations of elderly prisoners. And gradually, it also releases them. Research has shown that the older the person is, the less likely he is to return to prison after his release. People over … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Seniors in the Peace Corps
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 6/19/12: The Peace Corps was founded 51 years ago, attracting young college graduates … Continue reading
Aging in the Asian-American Community
“Historically, children and grandchildren in Asian families are tasked with taking care of elder generations. But these traditions are being challenged by the modern American context, which pressures children to move out of their households and become independent adults. . … Continue reading
Experience Talks 6/29: Ann Maire Chiasson, MD
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading
A 92-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Makes a Touching Donation
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs. Generous individual donors provide their beloved instruments when the time seems right. We were touched by Rina Stone’s story: “The violin … Continue reading
